NCLEX-PN
NCLEX PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot is discharged with a prescription for Lanoxin (digoxin) elixir. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The calibrated dropper ensures accurate dosing of digoxin, which is critical due to its narrow therapeutic range. Other methods risk incorrect dosing.
Question 2 of 5
An anxious parent of a 4 year-old consults the nurse for guidance in how to answer the child's question, 'Where do babies come from?' What is the nurse's best response to the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a child asks a question, give a simple answer. Honesty is important, but answers should be simple and age-appropriate, providing only the information the child is ready to understand.
Extract:
Laboratory results
Cholesterol
<200 mg/dL
(5.2 mmol/L)
220 mg/dL
(5.7 mmol/L)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is collecting data from a client during a routine physical examination. Which of the following findings would be most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brownish skin thickening on the neck may indicate acanthosis nigricans, associated with insulin resistance or diabetes, requiring prompt reporting.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
As a general guide for emergency management of acute alcohol intoxication, it is important for the nurse initially to obtain data regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood alcohol levels are generally obtained to determine the level of intoxication. The amount of alcohol consumed determines how much medication the client needs for detoxification and treatment. Reports of alcohol consumption are notoriously inaccurate.
Question 5 of 5
An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot is discharged with a prescription for Lanoxin (digoxin) elixir. The nurse should instruct the mother to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The calibrated dropper ensures accurate dosing of digoxin, which is critical due to its narrow therapeutic range. Other methods risk incorrect dosing.